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CADMIUM, BLOOD

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1912    Geisinger Epic ID:  6502

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

4 mL EDTA whole blood; minimum 2 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Do not centrifuge.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 14 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 14 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Clotted specimens.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82300
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Cadmium.


Methodology: 
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 299, CAD


Review Date:  11/21/2024

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